CRM developer pulls astroturfing job listing — Small business CRM software developer  WORKetc recently posted a job listing for someone to "participate in software and small business discussions." Translation: the company wants to astroturf message boards and forums touting the company's products. We are looking for someone who can work with us on a daily basis to comment on relevant blogs and participate in forums related to small business and software.   Astroturfing is the practice of using fake names to emulate a grassroots campaign or suggest that an everyman approves of a product or company. Most companies try to keep astroturfing campaigns quiet because, when... [Tags: aol, astroturfing, billing software, business discussions, campaigns]